Thorstein Veblen Farmstead
Thorstein Veblen Farmstead, Historic Norwegian-American farm in Nerstrand, Minnesota, United States.
Description
The Thorstein Veblen Farmstead is a 19th-century farm property with a two-story frame house with clapboard siding, a granary, a chicken coop, and a barn featuring an attached milking shed. These structures work together as a complete farmstead layout.
History
Thomas Veblen built the farmstead buildings in the late 1860s, using limestone from nearby Big Woods for the foundation and local hardwood for interior details. The property became established as a working farm during this formative period.
Culture
The property blends Norwegian-American building traditions with Greek Revival design in its symmetrical windows and six-bedroom house layout. This combination shows how Scandinavian settlers adapted their heritage to American architectural styles.
Practical
The property operates today as a flower farm, offering seasonal bouquets and wedding arrangements in the Nerstrand area. Visitors should plan their visit during the growing season to see the gardens in full bloom.
Did you know?
Thorstein Veblen, who developed the concept of conspicuous consumption, carved his initials 'TBV' into a second-floor wall stud while the house was being built. This simple marking remains a personal reminder of the farm's most notable resident.
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